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The little hills rejoice on every side.
Psalm 65:12.
Praise, and thanks, and cheerful love,
Rise from everything below,
To the mighty One above,
Who his wondrous love doth show:
Praise him, each created thing!
God, your Maker; God of spring!
2 Praise him, trees so lately bare;
Praise him, fresh and new-born flowers;
All ye creatures of the air,
All ye soft-descending showers,
Praise, with each awakening thing,
God, your Maker; God of spring!
3 Praise him, man!—thy fitful heart
Let this balmy season move
To employ its noblest part,
Gentlest mercy, sweetest love;
Blessing, with each living thing,
God, your Father; God of spring!